Background information, principles of service, and priorities for action preface a five year plan of operation to provide services for the cerebral palsied. Rationales, objectives, methods, timetables, financing, and programs are discussed for the following priorities: prevention and early care, comprehensive services for teenagers and adults; children with learning disabilities; information, referral, and followup services; architecture and technological aids; transportation; and service in rural and less populated areas. Priorities of implementation considered are staff training, development of a professional services program committee, and assistance to affiliates in planning and implementation which includes consultation and evaluation, influencing legislation, professional education, public information, demonstration projects, action research, and cooperative programing. A financing summary and a policy statement are presented. (RJ)